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The Kenton

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A coastal road with a view of the sea and a hill with buildings. - The Kenton (Scarborough)
A room with a bay window overlooking the sea, a radiator, and two white appliances. - The Kenton (Scarborough)
A coastal view with a building, a parking lot, and the ocean. - The Kenton (Scarborough)
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of the sea, and a painting on the wall. - The Kenton (Scarborough)
A room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a television mounted on the wall, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs. - The Kenton (Scarborough)
Located close to Scarborough Open Air Theatre, The Kenton provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a wooden wardrobe.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

A neatly made bed with a blue pillow, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp. A bathroom with a sink and mirror is visible in the background.

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults 2 children)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of the sea, and a painting on the wall.

Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults 2 children)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults + 1 child)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults + 1 child)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Scarborough, The Kenton is on the beach. Scarborough North Cliff Golf Club and Scarborough Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North York Moors National Park and Flixton Wildlife Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Scarborough Cricket Club or Oliver's Mount Racing. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Scarborough travel guide
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139 Queens Parade, Scarborough, England, YO12 7HU

What's nearby

  • A beach with people, colorful buildings, and houses on a hillside.
    North Bay Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A river with boats, a wooden bridge, and a flower bed.
    Peasholm Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A cricket stadium with empty stands, a pavilion, and a grassy field.
    Scarborough Cricket Club
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The entrance to Scarborough Open Air Theatre with a sign welcoming visitors.
    Scarborough Open Air Theatre
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A coastal cityscape with a beach, historic buildings, and a green bridge.
    South Bay Beach
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station
    17 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    100 min drive

Restaurants

  • North Bay Fisheries
    3 min walk
  • Taylor’s North Bay
    7 min walk
  • Oasis Cafe
    5 min walk
  • North Riding Brew Pub
    2 min walk
  • The Albert
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 3 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 3 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 3 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kenton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kenton?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM–10:00 PM, and from 4:00 PM–10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kenton?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Kenton located?

Nestled on the beach, this Scarborough guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Scarborough Cricket Club and Scarborough Open Air Theatre. North Bay Beach and Peasholm Park are also within 10 minutes. Scarborough Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Kenton Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 237 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and tidy hotel and rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were spotless, had everything we needed in the room for a comfortable stay. Well situated in proximity to the Scarborough Open Air Theatre. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

joebert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, clean, lovely staffs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.. Room is perfectly adequate , clean, minor road noise. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking plenty of tea n coffee and a lovely sea view .Nice hot shower
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great sea view room

Fab place to stay, big light room with magic views to the coastline. Bed really comfortable and staff so friendly. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good comfortable room for a single traveller, and relatively cheap too
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I'm not sure about it being a 4 star, but it is a good hotel. We had problems with Parking - there is not much space for bigger cars and only 6 spaces. On-street parking needs a disc and we couldn't find where to get one so we parked on an NCP next to the mini golf. On-site was a bar, but I never worked out how to get a beer. Everything was OK with the room. Beds were comfy. Could have done with chairs that matched. >>Positives Quiet place with very little noise at all Microwave and fridge in the room were useful >>Needs Improvements Curtains were thin Shower control was really hard to move Items left in drawers Some areas had peeling paint Not enough plugs near beds Would stay here agin.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and comfy, food location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice guest house in ideal location. Will be back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

A very comfortable stay. The hotel host was kind and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top quality weekend stay

Had a great time and nice short walk into centre and can highly recomend the breakfast. We have already booked again for our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here on a solo visit whilst visiting Scarborough open air Theatre, the room was lovey and great value , the bed was so comfy I slept till 9am . This was a lovely stay & would stay here again . Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great find!

Amazing value and location. It even had a tiny fridge in the room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room...very convenient for Open Air Theatre nearby.....Quiet and friendly staff...Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amy the host was first class and even upgraded my room after she had found out i had a bad day with my car breaking down and she also waited for me well after the time i was supposed to check in. Great room, great location and top customer service. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is lovely hotel, Friendly staff, Hotel can be accessed front and back handy when going to different parts of Scarborough Nice Comfy Bed The shower room and toilet was separate for my room most rooms are ensuite
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

2 night stay

Great location. we were 5 minutes walk from the open air theatre for a concert. Nice spacious room. comfy bed. Friendly welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved it here, room had a gorgeous view and the family room wa spacious. Bunk bed was a bit creakky (but our kids were probably too big for them really.) Fab locations for the northbay side where there is lots to do. Breakfast was AMAZING!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very smart interior. All amenities their. wi.fi. Fan in room very welcome. Easy to get to north beach or to walk to town or south beach. Very informative member of staff greeted us. Everything very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time in Scarborough

Warm welcome on check in, room was clean and fresh on arrival. Parking was tight but okay, only enough for 6 cars
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent enough place to stay. Showing it's age in places but overall clean and tidy. Staff were friendly. Easy to check in, and I set off early the following morning - leaving the keys in the box in the hallway. Very convenient for the town centre and seafront if you don't mind a few minutes walk. Variety of restaurants nearby, even before you reach the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in and parking was easy. The property was very clean. The old sash window rattled when open so I had to shut it which made the room warm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

Very friendly and helpful hosts and both of the downstairs rooms and the bedroom were very beautifully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I asked for a room with en-suite and was upgraded to a lovely family room. I was able to store my bike safely indoors too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025